Dear Listers,
I’m working on a project researching slave quarter
furnishings and other furniture items (i.e. daily use furniture like beds, chairs,
tables, etc.) used by enslaved workers in America. I’m hoping to
reference some surviving examples, but am not sure which collections might have
them. Does anyone have, or know of, any objects that might fit the
bill?
I would also be interested in hearing about any 17th
or mid-19th century historic sites that have particularly good “living
history” type slave life interpretations. I’m all set for 18th
century examples!
Many thanks in advance. You may respond to the list or
contact me directly via the e-mail address below.
Catherine
Catherine E. Dean
Curator of Collections
Preservation
804-314-5049
FAX: 804-648-5880